Microbiology            BIO 2924

 

Credit Hours:     4

 

Text:               

                MICROBIOLOGY AN INTRODUCTION by Tortora, Funke & Case  (9th Ed.)

   MICROBIOLOGY: LABORATORY THEORY AND APPLICATION by Leboffe and 

              Pierce (2nd Ed.)

                         

 

Attendance Please read carefully the official attendance policy in the college catalog. Absences due to school sponsored trips are not counted and all work must be made up. All other absences including sickness, doctor’s appointments, court, etc. ARE counted.  The maximum number of absences is 7. If you are missing from the class for 10 minutes of the class period, YOU ARE ABSENT.  Students with excessive absences will be cut out of the class and unless a withdrawal form is signed will received a grade of F.  Reinstatement to the class will only be allowed after the proper paperwork has been completed and approved.  Withdrawal from the class can be completed through your instructor after the 9th week of class.  You must have the signature of each instructor from whose class you are withdrawing.  Remember absences are counted until your withdrawal form is actually signed.  If you missed a scheduled test, be prepared to take a retest in the form of all written or verbal discussion questions.  All makeup tests are given at the end of the term during the last week of classes. 

 

Objectives:  The student will develop an understanding of the general concepts and principles involved in the science of microbiology and an appreciation of the role played by microorganisms in the world of living things. The student will learn to apply concepts learned in class and especially in the laboratory to daily life. The student will develop competence in differentiating various types of microorganisms, develop safe habits of working with and handling microorganisms, and demonstrate knowledge of basic laboratory procedures.

 

Methods for Measuring Objectives:     The student will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the scientific data included in the objectives of this course by scoring at least 70% on teach-made tests including both objective and subjective questions.  Hour exams, a lab practical, and a final comprehensive exam will be given.  Short 10 point quizzes will be given during the first 10 minutes of class on selected days.  If a student is tardy and misses the quiz, no make-up will be given.  If a student is tardy and enters the classroom during the quiz time, only the remaining time of the original 10 minutes may be used to complete the quiz.  Example:  If you enter class 3 minutes late, you will only be allowed minutes to finish the quiz.

 

Grades will be calculated as follows:

 

Grading will be on a 10 point scale. You will receive one grade which will be determined as follows:

   50%---hour lecture exams  (4 with NO DROP GRADE)  +  possible bonus points

   20%---lecture final exam

   30%---lab (a separate handout will explain how lab grades are determined)

 

You will receive one final grade for both lab and lecture.

 

 

 

The following material will be covered:

   1st hour exam--- Ch 1, 3, 4                                           2nd hour exam---Ch  5– 7

   3rd hour exam---Ch  10 – 12                                         4th hour exam—Ch  8, 9, 13, 14

   Final exam—15 – 26 plus comprehensive questions

 

Mrs. Baragona does not calculated averages until the end of the semester; PLEASE KEEP UP WITH YOUR GRADES DURING THE SEMESTER.

 

Students will need to purchase scantron forms from the college bookstore for taking the multiple choice tests mention above.  You will need 7 of the “100-question scantron form # 106173”.   Bring one form and a #2 pencil on test day.  Any student who forgets or neglects to bring a form will be counted as absent and may only make-up the test at the end of the semester during the last week of classes.  Make sure your scantron form is the proper kind!!! An example is posted in the laboratory on the bulletin board.

 

If you feel you have an acceptable excuse for missing lab, see me beforehand or very soon afterwards and I will decide if you will be allowed to make up the work.  All excused absences must be made up BEFORE the major lab test covering that material.  If your absence is unexcused, I will allow you to work on your own to cover whatever you missed, but you will NOT receive credit.  Some labs cannot be repeated due to the nature of the lab, therefore the make-up work for these labs will consist of a 3-page report concerning the subject of the lab missed.  The report must be written during a 2-hour make-up session in the laboratory. 

 

Those who arrive late or leave early will have points deducted from the grade they would have otherwise received for that lab.  Latecomers who do not see me and get marked present will receive a zero.

 

THERE ARE NO DROP GRADES

 

Office hours:  A schedule of my office hours is posted outside my office door.  I will be available in my office McCoy 308 or my lab McCoy 330 shortly before or after classes.  In you need to reach me by phone, the direct number to my office in 720-7258.  Please leave all messages for me on my voice mail.  If you miss more than one class for unavoidable reasons, and especially if you miss a scheduled test, you should speak to me or leave a message as soon as possible.

 

My email address is:  mabaragona@nemcc.edu

 

My web page can be access either from the faculty pages on www.nemcc.edu or at www2.nemcc.edu/faculty/MBaragona/Baragona.htm   You may be required to go to this site to download lab instructions before certain labs.  I will announce several days before if instructions must be downloaded.  However, class announcements, lecture notes, and study guides may be found on this page as well.  These are for your benefit only and may be removed at any time.

 

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB.

CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASS OR LAB DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES.

 

REMEMBER, YOU ARE WORKING WITH BACTERIA, SOME PATHOGENIC DURING THIS SEMESTER.  THINK BEFORE YOU DO.

 

FOOD AND DRINKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM OR LAB.

 

PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES AND BEEPERS BEFORE STARTING CLASS. These are an annoyance not only to me but to your classmates as well.  If you cell phones rings during a test, you will be asked to leave and receive a 0 for that test.  Each lecture test will have bonus questions.  If your cell phone rings during class, you will not get the opportunity to answer the bonus questions on the test.  If the instructor cannot identify whose cell phone is ringing, then no one in the class will receive bonus questions.

 

Working on material for other classes is not tolerated during lab or lecture.  Work from other classes may be taken up and points deducted from test scores.

 

You are adults and I expect you to act as such.  Excessive misbehavior will result in you being kicked out of class and lab.  Treat this class like you would treat a job.  Show up on time and do your work.  Try your best.  Slackers and cheaters get their own reward of a failing grade when it comes test time.